Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement:
For letting a residential dwelling
Notes for Landlords and Tenants
- This Tenancy Agreement is for letting furnished or unfurnished residential accommodation on an assured shorthold tenancy within the provisions of the Housing Act 1986 as amended by part III of the Housing Act 1996. As such, this is a legal document and should not be used without adequate knowledge of the law of landlord and tenant.
- This agreement may be used for residential tenancies of three years or less. Agreements for tenancies of a longer duration should be drawn up by deed.
- A Notice of assured shorthold tenancy need no longer be served on the Tenant for new tenancies created on or after February 28, 1997.
- This agreement is produced with due consideration for the Office of Fair Trading’s Guidance on Unfair Terms in Tenancy Agreements.
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Notes for Tenants
- This tenancy agreement is a legal and binding contract and the Tenant is responsible for payment of the rent for the agreed term. The agreement may not be terminated early unless the agreement contains a break clause, or written permission is obtained from the Landlord.
- Where there are more than one Tenant, all legal obligations for rent and repair costs can be enforced against all tenants jointly and against each individually.
- If you are unsure of your obligations under this agreement, then you are advised to take independent legal advice before signing.
- Tenants must always be given the opportunity to thoroughly read and understand this Agreement before completing and signing it.
THIS AGREEMENT is made on the date specified below BETWEEN the Landlord and Tenant. It is intended that the tenancy created by this Agreement is and shall be an assured shorthold tenancy within the meaning of the Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996.
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SPECIMEN
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Date
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_______/_________/___2003_________
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Landlord(s)
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Landlord Address
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Note: Any notice under Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 s48 can be served on the Landlord at the above address.
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Tenant(s)
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Property
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The dwelling known as:-
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Contents
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The fixtures and fittings at the Property, together with any furniture, carpets, curtains and other effects listed in the Inventory (where applicable)
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Term
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For the term of:- ____________________________________
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Commencing on:- _______/_________/___20_________
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Rent
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£____________________________ per calendar month
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Payment
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Rental payments are due in advance and will be equal monthly payments due on the _____day of the month
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First rental payment to be made on _______/_________/___2003________
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Deposit
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A Deposit of £________________ is payable upon the signing of this Agreement
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Premises are
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Furnished / Unfurnished (delete as appropriate)
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